The Peru Gazette

• Town Court to relocate to Davey Drive by December 6
• 122 Unpaid Water-Sewer bills to be Re-Levied on 2016 taxes
• Fence for Small Dogs Area at Dog Park Approved 

By John T. Ryan

The Peru Town Board has been concentrating on formulation of a 2017 town budget; however, other actions have taken place at recent meetings.

Board actions at its October 24th and November 14th meetings include:

Received Town Justice Jim Kirby’s report that Peru Town Court will conduct proceedings at its new 22 Davey Drive location beginning December 6, 2016. Judge Kirby said moving will mean closing Town Court from November 30 to December 4th or 5th. A contractor by trade, Judge Kirby has been renovating the building with no labor cost to the Town.

Approved a resolution to re-levy $59,570.64 in unpaid 2016 water and sewer charges – 122 bills have not been paid. The fees, plus interest will be charged on the property owner’s’ 2017 town taxes.

Approved a contract with Freedom Fence Company to erect a 24’ x 20’ fence and install a gate inside the Town’s new dog park. Supervisor Peter Peter Glushko asked for the expenditure saying the fenced-in area would protect small dogs and would be a place for unruly dogs if no small dogs are present. Counselor Donald McBrayer asked if there have been problems. Glushko didn’t cite a specific problem, but he responded, “Let’s do it smart and do it now before there is a problem.” Glushko said every park he’s seen in the NYC area, where there many parks, has a fenced-in small dog area.

Appointed Allison Herbert Bruce to the Planning Board replacing Kim Budwick

Officially dedicated the Town Dog Park to Ann and Lynn WIlke. Ann Wilke brought the dog park concept to the community and organized dog park supporters.

Approved a resolution to expend an amount not to exceed $6.960 for a land survey associated with the Main Street Enhancement Plan.  The Town will be reimbursed by the NYS grant associated with the project.

Approved a resolution approving the expenditure not exceeding $5,000 to hire AES Engineering for consultation on complex problems at the water treatment plant.

Approved expenditure of $5,000 to AES Engineering for mapping, planning and reporting on extension of water and sewer service to Rounds Drive.

Noted that NYS Agriculture and Markets found Dog Control Offer David Drollette’s work to be satisfactory. Supervisor Glushko said, “Dave passed with flying colors!” Drollette told the Board 26 new dog licenses have been issued and 46 licenses renewed over the past month.

Learned that Deputy Court Clerk Christine Hathaway is leaving the area and is resigning from her position. Supervisor Glushko noted, “We will miss Christine. She has done good work!”

Was informed that the Town will receive Tobacco Reserve Fund monies in the amount of $7,880 upon successful completion of the Lyon Street School House roof project. For the next three years the Town cannot apply for any additional Tobacco Fund monies.

Approved a $5,000 five-year guarantee extension contract for the Highway Department’s new Gradall excavating machine. The machine was purchased earlier this year under New York Contract from Vantage Equipment of Albany on a five-year lease-own agreement at a cost of $58,276 per year ($291,380 total). After five years the town will own the machine.